Recently, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Romualdez publicly declared that the Philippines and China could trigger a major conflict in the South China Sea "at any time", giving China a letter of challenge. The Philippine side believes that if China is inSecond Thomas ReefOr if Scarborough Shoal does not make concessions, the Philippines could trigger a large-scale conflict. The Philippines' remarks are surprising, because the Philippines is only a small country, and its armed forces are very different from China's, and it is really asking for trouble to challenge China. However, the Philippines was not without dependence when they broke inSecond Thomas ReefAs many as 31 countries have supported it and responded to the actions of the Philippine side. These countries, including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, have been antagonistic to China over the South China SeaThe situation in the South China SeaGrowing tensions. China has lodged solemn representations with these countries in response to the provocative acts of these countries, and has conducted two wavesMilitaryaction to respond to the situation.
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Romualdez's remarks have attracted widespread attention from the outside world. They believe that the provocative behavior of the Philippines is aimed at safeguarding its own interests and has been supported by some countries. These countries include the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union, which have always taken a different stance with China on the South China Sea issue and have tried to sway China by showing solidarity with the Philippines. However, the solidarity of these countries does not mean that they can really intervene in the South China Sea, they just want to take the opportunity to safeguard their own interests and increase their bargaining chips for their strategic layout. Therefore, although the support of these countries gives the Philippine side a certain amount of morale, it cannot be decidedDisputes in the South China SeaThe end result.
In the face of the provocation of the Philippines, China ** immediately took two wavesMilitaryActions to defend their sovereignty and interests. First of all, China decided to send the PLA Shandong ship formation back to defend the South China Sea in order to strengthen deterrence and stability in the South China Sea regionThe situation in the South China Sea。The move is intended to send a clear signal to the Philippines that China is resolute in its stance on the South China Sea issue and will not compromise on anything that would undermine China's interests. Second, China's Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning, announcing that it would conduct live-fire training in parts of the Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, as well as in parts of the South China SeaMilitaryTraining. This series of actions sends a strong signal to the Philippines and other spoilers that China is determined to defend its territorial sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.
Through the issuance of the challenge letter to the Philippines and ChinaMilitaryThe description of the operation shows that the Philippine behavior is full of adventure and provocation. Although the Philippines has received solidarity from some countries, this solidarity is only on paper and cannot change the Philippines' disadvantage on the South China Sea issue. In contrast, China took two wavesMilitaryThe action demonstrates China's determination to safeguard its own interests and sovereignty, and has played a positive role in maintaining stability and security in the South China Sea.
ForDisputes in the South China SeaThe best way to solve the problem is still through peace negotiations. It is only through dialogue and consultation that the parties can find a way to properly resolve the dispute and achieve a mutually beneficial solutionMaximize benefits。For its part, the Philippines should recognize the limits of its own strength, abandon risk-taking and provocative thinking, and engage in dialogue with China to jointly seek a reasonable solution to the South China Sea issue. Only through peaceful negotiations can we create a better environment for stability and cooperation in the South China Sea, so that all parties can achieve common development and prosperity.